Happy New YearA short newsletter this month, and the last one before The Archaeologist's Teacup gets a bit of a makeover. Fear not! The core of the platform will remain the same, but I'm making it a bit less personal and a bit more community-focused. So far, I've been using The Archaeologist's Teacup as a way to do my own personal outreach, predominantly through social media but also via my podcast and YouTube channel. However, I always wanted to make this an actual platform, rather than just my own |
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account, and so I am changing the focus slightly to be less on my own personal experiences (although they will filter through sometimes, and I will be creating the content such as the podcast, videos, and blog), and more as a resource for people to use to discuss, share, and learn about archaeology and material culture. As part of this, I have created a brand new Discord server! Feel free to join through the link below. It's still a work in progress, but I'm hoping that it will develop organically as more people join, and hopefully it becomes a friendly space for people to connect and chat. |
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Tea-break Time TravelJust so you know, you can now listen to my podcast through my website! (Check out the link below) You thought that last month was a short trip back in time, but this month is an even shorter trip as we travel to the Edo period of Japan with special guest Tehya Nakamura - otherwise known as TK and host of the podcast “For the Love of History” - to chat all about netsuke. But what are netsuke? How do you wear them? What do they have to do with big sleeves and pockets? And what is the link between Blackbeard and female samurai? Listen in to find out! | | |
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And My TrowelIn episode 8, Ash and I delve into the completed scenarios surrounding Time Travel. How would you react if you colleagues brought you back a box of objects fresh from the past? How would you work out if they are the genuine article? And why do scientists like to bombard materials so much? In episode 9, we hear the first part of a special two-part episode on dragons, featuring guest zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick. Check out the homepage to find out more! |
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The EXARC ShowNo Finally Friday next month, but instead I chatted with Roeland Paardekooper - founder and current director of EXARC - in our annual episode of Mirrors and Windows, where we look at what has happened in the last year (and before) and chat about plans for next year and beyond. Check it out here. You can also now listen in to the latest installment of EXARC Extracts, where I provide a short audio summary of the Autumn 2023 edition of the EXARC Journal. Check out both the podcast and journal here. You can also listen to past episodes through the website, or through your podcast platform of choice. |
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Archaeo Book Club In December and January we are reading Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura as part of our 'BookTok' theme. It's already sparked a lot of discussion in our Discord server... If you'd like to join an online community sharing a love of archaeology and books, come and join us! It's free to join through the link below. | | |
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Below are some interesting reads that I think deserve to be highlighted this month. You can see the full details through the links in blue. Usually I try to include some cool projects or upcoming events too, but I didn't have time to search for them this month. As always, if you have any events, studies, or projects that you think should be featured in next month's newsletter, do let me know! |
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Interesting Reads Experiments with Boomerangs (EXARC Journal) A slightly random but nevertheless really interesting study on the use of boomerangs in Australia. Combining experimental archaeology and microwear analysis, the author considers the variety of tasks that this apparently simple tool might also have been used for. Inequality in Archaeology (CIfA) A very enlightening report by the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists on a longer-term project which investigated the experiences of different people working within the archaeology sector. If you know of any useful resources that you think deserve to be mentioned, feel free to get in touch! |
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I admit that I never used to listen to podcasts, but since becoming more involved in their creation, I've started to listen to more and thought it would be nice to share what I've found with you each month! If you have any recommendations for other podcasts you think would be enjoyed by the Teacup community, please do get in touch! |
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The Archaeology ShowThis weekly podcast is the central show from the Archaeology Podcast Network, run by the power couple behind the APN; Chris Webster and Rachel Roden. In each episode, Chris and Rachel chat about current news in the field of archaeology, diving deep into the facts and theories behind the stories shared with the general public. If you're looking for a show that's easy to listen to, got hosts with great chemistry, and deals with that best of topics - archaeology - then this is the show for you! Check out the podcast homepage here to listen in. |
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